Sermons on Undesirables:

Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A narrative about the calling of Matthew. At the end of the narrative several observations are made about Jesus' calling to our lives

JESUS WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS Matthew 9:9-13 Who would have thought it? Anybody but him. He's the last to come to mind.3 Who is the least likely person you can imagine who would become a Christian? Or who would be one among the least likely to follow Jesus. Can you see him? There he sits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Part 1 - The First Date Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2010

It is SO hard to find "the one" out in the dating world. Likewise... we try so hard to find "the one" thing in this world that will fill us. It's time to meet "the one" who can truly fill us!

John 1:45-49 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote-- Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip. 47 When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Comfort We Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2010

All of us have pain, struggle, turmoil, and trouble; and we need to be reminded from where our comfort comes.

The Comfort We Need 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * There is an old adage which says, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink,” yet, this is not entirely accurate. If you need a horse to drink water, you can feed him salt to create a needy thirst. Before we actually get to God’s word, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Favoritism Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 21, 2011

After 8 months sidetrack, this message brings us back to James to hear his words about living and life. Favoritism is an ugly thing anywhere at anytime, but especially for God’s family.

The Face of Favoritism James 2:1-13 * I recently read a story about a man who was the interim pastor of a church. He hadn’t been at the church for long, so the people didn’t know him very well yet. (Interim pastors are in a very unique position. Many times they have a lot more insight into what’s ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

8 Words To Change Your Family: Commitment Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 5, 2011

When we lose that which has always been so important to us, we end up finding that which we've been searching for all along.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Commitment Matthew 10:37-39; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/5/11 Did you know that it’s costly to have kids? According to a report from the USDA called “Expenditures on Children by Families,” it will cost a middle-class family over $200,000 to raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Most Awesome!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011

I’ve marked my Bible. I mark all my Bibles. I wonder, as someone challenged once, “Has my Bible marked me?”...The invitation before you today is to discover or rediscover how awesome God’s Book really is!

The Book Most Awesome Psalm 119:97-104 Neil Pasricha wrote, “The Book of Awesome”. He saw the ‘ugly’ around him – things like climate change and the impacts of natural disasters. He started a website called 1000 Awesome Things which he created as a getaway from his everyday. The Book of Awesome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Salvation Army

Road Rules - Pt. 4 - Running To Win Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 9, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 4 – Running to Win I. Introduction We have almost completed our journey in this series. We have been talking about running and the lessons that I learned as I ran cross country in High School. This is your last opportunity to gaze at the amazing, awe inspiring picture of me with my ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relational Evangelism Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

In the gospels one of the most fascinating aspects are the stories of the lives that were dramatically changed by the power of Christ. Men and women were touched by Christ so deeply that they literally left all and followed Christ. Matthew did what I wish

The Gospel of Mark #5 – “Relational Evangelism” Mark 2:13-17 Intro – 1. What do you think of when I mention the word evangelism? Perhaps, one of the following: 2. VIDEO – The Skit Guys, “The Skinny on Evangelism”… 3. Lost people matter to God, & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Truth, Love, And The Word Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

what is truth? These are the famous words of Pilate, just before he gave in to the accusations of the crowds and the chief priests to have Jesus crucified. But instead of asking ‘what’ is truth, perhaps he should have asked ‘who’ is truth? Who is the trut

Truth, Love & the Word 1 Peter 1:22-25 22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.[a] 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

America The Good

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 3, 2013

We must resist three temptations for America to remain good.

America the Good Joshua 24:11-15 Joshua 24:11-15 11 “‘Then you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The citizens of Jericho fought against you, as did also the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites and Jebusites, but I gave them into your hands. 12 I sent ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Absolute Love Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 18, 2013

God's absolute love for us removed every barrier that keeps us from Him, and He calls us to love others by removing barriers.

Have you ever heard a preacher say something that made you wince about his correctness (kind of like fasting)? Well, I am going to say something to make you wince. I am going to say something about the love of God. Then, when you are picking up stones to stone me, I am going to tell you why I said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Limping Through Life With You In Mind

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus tells us to make decisions and choices with an eye toward how it will impact others in your life – spouse, children, family, neighbors, fellow church members, co-workers, people in the community.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Limping through Life with You in Mind Scripture Text: Mark 9.42-50 INTRODUCTION He’s talking about living in relationship with others!.. That’s-what Jesus is talking-about in this passage… Now, there’s a-whole-lot going-on here ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Heaven Isn't Too Far Away

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Everything you wanted to know about Heaven and how to get there.

Heaven Isn’t To Far Away However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Letter To Sardis Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 6, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Sardis.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT SARDIS Revelation 3:1-6 I once heard a story of a little boy who found a snake on his grandfather’s farm. He informed his grandfather, and he took a shovel and cut its head off. Even with its head separated from the rest of its body, the snake hissed and tried to bite ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfillment Of The Kingdom Of God In The Mystery Of Tithe.

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Jan 17, 2013

TITHE is the KEY for LONG-LASTING ABUNDANCE and TRUE PROSPERITY! How much more if Jesus CHRIST became the TITHE for us? There shall be JOY and PEACE in EVERY ASPECT of your LIFE (School, Job, Business, Career, FAMILY, etc...). And it shall STAND FOREVER.

The FULFILLMENT of the KINGDOM of God in the MYSTERY of TITHE: “The KEY to a LONG-LASTING ABUNDANCE and TRUE PROSPERITY” Jesus did come to FULFILL not just a "PART" but the "WHOLE" of ALL that is WRITTEN in the LAW of Moses, the PSALMS and the PROPHETS. This is the reason why He was called "THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29, Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: *other